Monthly Archives: March 2019
Collection Highlight: Rhododendron alabamense (Alabama Azalea)
Rhododendron alabamense, commonly known as the Alabama azalea, is a deciduous woody shrub in the Ericaceae (Heath) family. It is native throughout most of Alabama in mixed hardwood forests and hillsides. It is a midseason bloomer with strongly fragrant lemon-scented … Continue reading
What’s Growing On – April 2019
Halesia tetraptera (Located on the Mathews Nature Trail)Halesia tetraptera, commonly called Carolina Silverbell or Mountain Silverbell, is a small deciduous understory tree with a rounded crown that is often shrubby in habit. This member of the Styracaceae (Styrax) family is … Continue reading
Inside the Guild Greenhouse
It’s Garden Chat Wednesday! The Garden Guild Huntsville Botanical Garden has been working for *months* to get this gorgeous selection of plants ready for the Spring Plant Sale (April 12-14). We’ll see you there! https://hsvbg.org/event/spring-plant-sale/ More information?plantinfo@hsvbg.org